Cut your energy bills

TV? Computer? Lights? How many appliances do you leave on when you’re not actually using them? Here are just a few reminders of how to cut your costs, and your impact on the environment too:

 

Cooking

• Use microwave ovens where possible
• Check oven seals
• Avoid opening oven doors when cooking
• Use appropriate cooking temperatures
• Cook several dishes at once

 

Refrigeration

• Keep the fridge defrosted
• Make sure the seals are working properly
• Leave space around the fridge to allow the heat generated to escape
• Turn off extra fridges when not in use
• Set the thermostat to the correct temperature

 

Washing clothes

• Use cold water
• Wash with a full load
• Dry outdoors where possible
• Spin dry the clothes before placing in the dryer
• Don’t over or under-load dryers

 

Water heating

• Insulate pipes and tanks
• Fix drips and leaks
• Check pressure release valves for leaks
• Turn off when away
• Reduce hot water use >>

 

Lighting

• Turn off lights in unoccupied rooms
• Where possible, use natural lighting
• Use long lasting compact fluorescent globes

 

Dishwasher

• Run dishwasher only when fully loaded
• Connect the dishwasher to cold water
• Let the contents dry naturally

 

Other appliances

• Empty vacuum cleaner bags and clean filters
• Save your ironing until you have several items to iron
• Use an electric blanket rather than heating a room Home heating and cooling
• Insulate walls and ceilings
• Block gaps and cracks
• Use heaters with thermostat controls
• Close your curtains and shut doors and windows
• Only heat the rooms you are actually using
• Rug up!

Our energy savings tip leaflet will give you even more ideas >>

 

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